There is no absolution for policies and politicians that led to genocide in Gaza.
2024
Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Another View: Trump immunity claim is ridiculous and dangerous
If Trump is really worried that President Biden is abusing his official position, the former president wouldn’t be arguing that Biden should be able to do so consequence-free.
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Posted inOpinion
Opinion: Maine’s teachers need to be paid more
Tackling our teacher shortage won’t be possible without increasing teachers’ minimum starting salary.
Posted inOpinion
Opinion: To combat the fentanyl crisis, the U.S. should further target the supply chain
The most effective approach to controlling demand and stamping out supply will require international cooperation.
Posted inSouthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Southern Meetings: Jan. 19-26
Cape Elizabeth Tue. 1/23 6 p.m. School Board Workshop CEHS Tue. 1/23 7 p.m. Board of Zoning Appeals Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 1/24 6 p.m. School Board Workshop CEHS Thu. 1/25 5 p.m. School Board Advisory Zoom Scarborough Wed. 1/24 8 a.m. Sustainability Committee Zoom, Town Hall Wed. 1/24 6 p.m. Conservation Commission Zoom, Town […]
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Northern Meetings: Jan. 18-25
Chebeague Island Wed. 1/24 6 p.m. Finance Committee Public Safety Cumberland Thu. 1/18 6 p.m. Affordable Housing Info Val Halla Mon. 1/22 7 p.m. Town Council Town Hall Falmouth Thu. 1/18 4 p.m. Comp. Plan/Long-Range Planning Town Hall Mon. 1/22 7 p.m. Town Council Zoom, Town Hall Freeport Thu. 1/18 6:30 p.m. Shellfish Committee Town […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Coastal Journal Meetings: Jan. 19-26
Bath Mon. 1/22 5 p.m. Solid Waste Advisory City Hall Tue. 1/23 5 p.m. Economic Development City Hall Wed. 1/24 4 p.m. Transportation Committee City Hall Brunswick Fri. 1/19 6:30 p.m. Marine Resources Zoom, Town Hall Tue. 1/23 3 p.m. Davis Fund Committee Town Hall Tue. 1/23 4 p.m. Sustainability Committee Zoom, Town Hall Tue. […]
Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Portland Meetings: Jan. 17-24
Wed. 1/17 4 p.m. Public Art Committee Zoom Wed. 1/17 5 p.m. City Council City Hall Wed. 1/17 5 p.m. Historic Preservation Zoom, City Hall Thu. 1/18 9 a.m. Emergency Shelter Assessment One City Center Thu. 1/18 4 p.m. Development Corporation Zoom Tue. 1/23 8 a.m. Legislative/Nominating Zoom Tue. 1/23 4:30 p.m. Planning Board Zoom, […]
Posted inForecaster Opinion, The Forecaster
Portland Superintendent’s Notebook: Strategic planning headway and inspirational student work
The start of the new year and the upcoming budget make this a good time to give you an update on where we are in the process of developing our strategic plan. This five-year plan will help ensure that we continue to offer the quality education all Portland students deserve. We’ve been actively engaged in […]
Posted inCoastal Journal, The Forecaster
Letter: SAD 75 transgender policy doesn’t help our students
With the adoption of their new transgender policy ACAAA, SAD 75 has willingly entered a dangerous realm. The policy claims to provide a safe learning environment for the transgender student population. However, it fails to acknowledge the blatant disregard for the welfare, safety and comfort of the remaining student body and staff, while simultaneously curtailing […]